Phase 1: Nominations
Nominate your favorite Black-owned business. Open for 30 days from June 1 – June 30, 2026.
Phase 2: Community Voting
Vote once per day for your favorites. Open for 60 days from July 1 – September 30, 2026.
Winners Announced
Winners Announced in October.
Celebrated at the Best of Black Business Awards on November 7, 2026.
Voting Is Open!
The finalists have been chosen by the community. Now it is time to cast your ballot!
Vote for your favorite Black-owned businesses across five categories – one vote per category per day through September 30, 2026 at midnight.
What Winners Receive
- Winner plaque: Best of Black Business 2026
- Two months of print advertising (1/8 page) in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
- One month of digital banner ads on MSR’s website
- One dedicated social media post across MSR platforms
- Recognition at the Best of Black Business Awards — November 7, 2026
- Feature consideration in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder